Emergency Preparedness Coord
University of Alabama at BirminghamJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Emergency Preparedness Coord at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, CGM Cooper Green, is a full‑time on‑site role that develops and implements emergency management plans, education, training, and drills while ensuring CMS, JCAHO, FEMA and other regulations for an ambulatory setting. You will oversee exercises, after action reviews, and coordinate with state agencies and public safety partners. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field with four years of experience; FEMA IS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800; CPR/BLS/First Aid and American Heart Association instructor certification; preferred CEM or AEM. Salary range $55,182.40-$89,668.80. Apply by demonstrating plan development, drills, audits, and cross‑agency collaboration, and align with Cooper Green values kindness, inclusion, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
Description
STATEMENT OF VALUES:
Cooper Green Mercy strives to be THE choice for health care in our community. We honor this commitment by embracing our core values of:
Kindness,
Inclusion,
Cleanliness, and;
Attention to Detail.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general supervision, coordinates the development and implementation of the Emergency Management plans, education, and training activities for Cooper Green Mercy Health’s emergency preparedness and coordinated responses to disasters and other emergencies. To be responsible for development of routine drills and to have oversight during an actual emergency when emergency management services are required. Proficient understanding of CMS, JCAHO, FEMA and other federal/state regulatory requirements related to preparedness and safety in an ambulatory environment; good knowledge of the network of emergency service providers and availability of local services; good knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration as they pertain to emergency planning; good knowledge of training techniques and procedures. Author plans to comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. Emergency Operations Plans, Communications Plans, Hazardous Material Mitigation Plans, CDC required plans, and life safety plans), train on the plans, exercise the plans, evaluate the plans with exercises and drills, and evaluate/modify plans based on after action findings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To oversee the development and execution of the emergency preparedness education and training activities for Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority and to ensure that all accrediting bodies’ requirements are fulfilled.
Coordinates the emergency preparedness and coordinated response plans with state agencies, municipalities, public safety agencies, regional mutual aid forces, and volunteer service agencies in the planning, response, recovery, and mitigation of emergencies and disasters.
Identifies, reviews, and implements modifications to response plans, policies, and procedures in the preparation of a comprehensive response to a broad array of natural and manmade disasters and emergency situations affecting operations
Conducts assessments and reviews related to emergency management and life safety compliance regulations to ensure policies and procedures are satisfied. Keeps current on accrediting bodies, OSHA, and CMS codes and regulations and maintains all policies and procedures for emergency preparedness Cooper Green Health Services Authority.
Provides quarterly and annual safety reports and presents the information to executive leadership
Represents Cooper Green on regional emergency planning and response committees and forums; prepares reports related to current and long-range emergency preparedness issues.
Communicates and coordinates emergency procedures; maintains personnel and emergency resource materials information; coordinates operational drills in preparation for emergency situations; responds to emergencies and coordinates resources according to plans.
Serves as liaison between the Cooper Green and outside agencies, and provides assistance to other agencies, businesses and organizations with planning and training activities.
Coordinates and evaluates damage assessments; develops disaster recovery funding requests and support documentation
Conducts training for staff. Conducts departmental training for maintenance staff, safety staff and clinic staff. Maintains records and policies to ensure codes remain current and effective.
Leads, attends and participates in appropriate committees (i.e. Safety Committee Meeting) as they relate to safety; presenting educational material and policy updates to the committees.
Collaborates with the Manager of Facilities on life safety findings and collaboratively develops a plan to mitigate.
Participates in Environmental Care (RISK) rounds and meets all required documentation deadlines defined in the process
Monitors trends, threats, and emerging risks; proposes proactive risk mitigation strategies to executive leadership.
Prepares reports, conducts after action debriefs and evaluations after both drills and real incidents to identify gaps and areas for improvement, tracking all opportunities through resolution.
Partners with the Code White Team, ensuring appropriate staffing during code hours, providing any necessary training to support the team’s readiness, ensuring that all devices are functioning properly, and conducts all follow-ups and thorough after-action reviews.
Conducts audits of emergency preparedness policies for Cooper Green and collaborates with necessary entities for setting directives in emergency management requirements.
Create initiatives and process improvement projects by collaborating with clinic leadership that will reduce and prevent accidents on site
Fulfills the roles of radiation safety officer.
Conduct risk assessments and provide training where needed related to Hazardous Materials
Works with building administrators and department heads in developing, reviewing, and/or updating building disaster response plans.
Develops and conducts spring and fall preparations in collaboration with national groups like Page 2 of 3, FEMA, and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Collaborates with the Birmingham safety officers group, local police and fire rescue units as well as neighborhood watch groups.
Participates in observing and advising leadership about weather events and/or current events that may affect the operations of Cooper Green.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required in Emergency Management, Public Health, or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
License/ Certifications/ Registrations
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Required:
- FEMA training IS 100
- FEMA training IS 200
- FEMA training IS 300
- FEMA training IS 700
- FEMA training IS 800
- CPR/Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- American Heart Association Instructor Certification
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Preferred:
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), or similar credential.
SALARY RANGE
$55182.40-$89668.80 annually